Klara and the Sun
Klara and the Sun
Kazuo Ishiguro
Ann Patchett
Ann Patchett recommended this book on the Parnassus Books website.
Jenny Lawson
A good book to give for Xmas. - Jenny Lawson
Diane Rehm
Set in a not-too-distant future where a young child must be schooled at home without classmates because of fragile health. - Diane Rehm
Ezra Klein
Ezra Klein recommended this book on Twitter.
Jack Edwards
Sort of dystopia about the rise of artificial intelligence. - Jack Edwards
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Klara and the Sun

Klara and the Sun

Kazuo Ishiguro
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Kazuo Ishiguro
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In the heart of Kazuo Ishiguro’s "Klara and the Sun" lies Klara, an Artificial Friend with unparalleled observational skills, stationed in a store and keenly watching the world unfold through the glass that separates her from the bustling street outside. With each person that walks by or stops to gaze at her, Klara, imbued with a sense of hope and longing, dreams of the day she will be chosen to provide companionship. Her existence, a blend of keen observations and the longing for human connection, becomes a canvas upon which Ishiguro paints a poignant narrative about the complexities of love and the nuances of the human condition. As Klara ventures from the confines of her store into the vast, unpredictable world of humans, Ishiguro masterfully explores the essence of what it means to love through the lens of an artificial being. The journey is fraught with the promise of belonging and the peril of heartbreak, reflecting the eternal optimism and inherent warnings against the backdrop of our rapidly evolving society. "Klara and the Sun" is not just a story about an artificial intelligence’s quest for understanding; it is a deeply moving exploration of the intricate tapestry of human emotions, relationships, and the relentless quest for connection in a world that is both beautiful and bewildering.

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Released
2021
2 Mar
Length
303
Pages

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Ann Patchett recommended this book on the Parnassus Books website.
Set in a not-too-distant future where a young child must be schooled at home without classmates because of fragile health. - Diane Rehm
Sort of dystopia about the rise of artificial intelligence. - Jack Edwards
A good book to give for Xmas. - Jenny Lawson
Ezra Klein recommended this book on Twitter.
Therewassomething very special, but it wasn't inside Josie. It was inside those who loved her.
— Kazuo Ishiguro, Klara and the Sun

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